Hugh Jackman just brought Sutton Foster somewhere new: Australia.
In a recent report, PEOPLE detailed the couple’s sunny beach day at Bondi on Tuesday, November 10.
Their first Australian getaway as a couple came with a twist that set social media ablaze.
Where did they stay?
Answer ahead, along with why some fans are calling it a step too far.
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A First Trip Down Under, Captured on Camera
Photographers caught the pair at Bondi Beach in Sydney, marking their first confirmed Australian trip together as a couple.
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Images also showed them arriving at Sydney Airport, with coverage noting Jackman’s famously fit physique on the sand.
The Whirlwind Timeline
- Saturday, November 7: Spotted together at a University of Michigan football game in Ann Arbor
- Days later: Photographed touching down at Sydney Airport
- Tuesday, November 10: Relaxing on Bondi Beach
Public outings have been rare for this pair. Before the Michigan weekend, their last notable joint appearance reportedly came in August 2026.
The $15 Million Detail Fans Can’t Ignore
Here’s the twist. Jackman reportedly took Foster to his $15 million North Bondi penthouse, a property he kept after his divorce.
It’s also the very home he once shared with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Reaction online was swift, and often harsh. Some fans used language like this:
Disrespectful and disgusting.
Social media sentiment has been notably negative, with many commenters voicing disapproval over the choice of location.
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Why the Backlash Hit So Hard
Jackman and Furness were married for 27 years. They separated in September 2023, and the divorce was finalized in 2025.
Many followers of that marriage still feel invested, which helps explain the emotional temperature.
The Other Side of the Argument
Defenders have a straightforward point: the property was retained in the divorce, making it legally and practically his own.
Coverage so far includes no response from either star. Whether the visit was a calculated statement or simply a convenient place to stay remains unknown.
How a Broadway Romance Took Shape
Jackman and Foster starred together in the acclaimed 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man. Speculation about their bond followed, and the two were linked publicly in early 2025.
During that production, Foster was still married to writer Ted Griffin. That marriage ended in divorce.
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Who Is Sutton Foster?
- Two-time Tony Award winner for Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and Anything Goes (2011)
- Television credit: Starred in the series Younger
- Stage partner: Jackman’s co-lead in The Music Man
Jackman, meanwhile, remains globally known as Wolverine, most recently in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
What the Trip May Signal
Bringing a partner into a deeply personal space generally suggests real commitment. Jackman’s choice to host Foster in his Australian home hints at a relationship moving beyond early-stage excitement.
Intense Broadway runs also tend to forge unusually tight bonds. Months of rehearsals, eight shows a week, and constant proximity can accelerate closeness in ways ordinary workplaces rarely do.
Quick Hits
- Milestone: First confirmed Australian trip together
- Flashpoint: A former marital home, now hosting a new chapter
- Public mood: Sharply divided, leaning critical online
- Open question: Will either star address the criticism?
Post-divorce romance rarely plays out quietly when the spotlight is this bright. Where fans land often says as much about their own expectations as about the couple.
